NounsHSK 6
Expressing "your side" with 本
In formal or written Chinese, 本 is placed before a noun to mean "this," "our," or "one's own." It identifies something as belonging to the speaker or the side they represent, like 本公司 (our company) or 本人 (I, myself). Note that this usage is limited to formal contexts and is not used in casual speech.
Structure
本 + Noun
used in formal or written contexts to refer to one's own side or entity
Examples
- 本人是公司的总经理。Běnrén shì gōngsī de zǒngjīnglǐ.I am the general manager of the company.
- 本公司提供高质量的服务。Běn gōngsī tígōng gāo zhìliàng de fúwù.Our company provides high-quality service.
- 本校历史悠久，欢迎参观。Běn xiào lìshǐ yōujiǔ, huānyíng cānguān.Our school has a long history; visitors are welcome.
- 本组织致力于环保事业。Běn zǔzhī zhìlì yú huánbǎo shìyè.This organization is dedicated to environmental protection.
- 本国法律禁止这种行为。Běn guó fǎlǜ jìnzhǐ zhè zhǒng xíngwéi.Our country's laws prohibit such acts.